Profession changes

Is it time to make a change? We can help you think it through.

Why change?

A job for life is a rare thing – if it even still exists. You’ll probably move jobs a few times, and deal with changes within your role and company. You’ll learn new things, and could even end up in a career you’d never considered. Being adaptable will help you make the best of whatever twists and turns you face.

Stuck in a rut

If you think it’s time for a change, it helps to work out why you feel that way.

Are you unhappy or bored with the job itself? Is it the company you work for that you don’t like? Is there anything you can do to change things at work? Try talking to your boss about flexible hours, or picking up a new project. Ask about career progression opportunities if that’s what’s making you unhappy.

Give yourself time to make your decision.

Five things to consider when you’re changing your career

Making a big change can be scary. As well as indentifying your transferable skills, these five things will be important factors as you make your decision. The more research you do, the more likely you are to end up in the right place: 1

What’s it really like?

Changing careers can be a big culture shock. Talk to someone already working in the industry and find out what it’s like.2

Your strengths

A job that plays to your strengths will be more enjoyable. Try the Strengths quiz in your account for suggestions of careers which might suit you.3

Training

You might need to learn something new before you make a switch. We can help you find a course and get funding information.4

Salary

Will you need to take a pay cut? Think through the effect change will have on your finances.5

Job outlook

What’s the future looking like in this industry? The information in our job profiles could help.